Still ECH 12 - Lithium-Ion Batteries: Long-Term Storage

Lithium-ion batteries: Long-term storage
DANGER
Electrical danger
We recommend that batteries are stored at a height
between 60 and 120 cm.
Remain extremely vigilant when manoeuvring to
avoid piercing the batteries.
Special precautions should be taken when
storing lithium-ion batteries.
– Store the battery in a dry place at a temper-
ature between 0 and 40° to preserve its
service life. This area must not be hermeti-
cally sealed to allow air renewal.
– Indicate the storage area. Access should be
strictly limited to personnel who are aware
of the risks and safety instructions.
– It is strongly advisable to recharge the bat-
tery fully before storing it.
– Batteries can be stored for a maximum peri-
od of 12 months if they are fully charged
(100%).
– Check the battery charge level regularly. Do
this at least every three months to maintain
the charge level above 30%. Recharge the
battery if necessary.
– Completely recharge the battery every three
months to avoid impairing the performance
of the battery.
– Recharging could take up to 24 hours.
CAUTION
A battery that has reached an excessively low level
cannot be recharged.
Contact your After-Sales Service immediately.
Precautions should be taken if the truck must
not be used for a reasonably long period. The
operations depend on the length of time it is
unused.
Storage of trucks for a period of less
than two months
If the truck is not used for a period of up to two
months, it is necessary to perform certain op-
erations:
– Clean the truck carefully.
– Check the hydraulic oil level and refill if nec-
essary.
– Coat any unpainted metal parts with a thin
layer of oil or grease.
– Grease all hinges and joints.
– Spray contacts with a suitable aerosol prod-
uct.
– Place the truck on chocks to avoid the tyres
becoming flat.
– Cover the truck with a cotton cover to pro-
tect it from dust. Avoid using a plastic sheet.
Long-term truck storage
The following work must be carried out on the
truck to prevent corrosion if it needs to be stor-
ed for a long period of time. If the truck is to be
stored for more than two months, it must be
positioned in a clean and dry area. The area
must be well-ventilated with no risk of freez-
ing.
The following operations must be performed:
– Clean the truck carefully.
– Check the hydraulic oil level and refill if nec-
essary.
– Coat any unpainted metal parts with a thin
layer of oil or grease.
– Grease all hinges and joints.
– Recharge the lithium-ion battery every 3
months. Please observe the above instruc-
tions.
– Spray contacts with an aerosol product de-
signed for contacts.
Operation
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Handling of the Lithium-Ion battery
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